Is it that women have to beg around for shoes that look sexy and glamorous, without killing their toe joints?

We love our shoes and we aren’t about to give them up. But what are we doing to our feet? Is there any way we can avoid foot problems and still be walking pretty? Women have about four times as many foot problems as men do—mostly due to our shoes. But if we’re not giving up our heels, is there anything we could do?

Some women think that high heels are for certain occasions only, like going out to a ball or for a fancy dinner. Yes, heels are suitable then, but have a little imagination! You can wear heels whenever you please, & once you know how to wear them, will probably be very keen on teetering around on them.

The main thing to remember is that different situations call for a different sort of heel. Which shoe you wear will depend on where you are going & what you are doing.

How to buy a pair of heels:

• Have your feet measured.

• If you’re going out for a day of shopping, do the shoes at the end of the day, after hours of walking around. This is when your feet will be at their most swollen, & believe me, you want your shoes to fit at this crucial time.

• When you try the shoes on in-store,